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Overview |
Taylor University | Hope College | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Holland, MI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 3,251 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #275 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | hope.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Hope College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $37,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $37,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $25,800 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $24,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Hope College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 5,152 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 4,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 1090/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Taylor University | Hope College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Hope College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Hope College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Taylor University | Hope College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | Hope College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hope College is larger than than Taylor University based on total student enrollment (3,251 students vs. 2,221 students)
Taylor University vs. Hope College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Hope College?
- Hope College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($37,990.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Hope College than Taylor University ($37,990.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hope College than Taylor University ($25,800 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 7.6% lower than costs at Hope College ($11,058 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hope College than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hope College students is 6.8% larger than aid received Taylor University ($24,880 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. Hope College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Hope College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hope College or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Hope College (1205) is 14 points higher than at Taylor University (1191)
- Incoming Taylor University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Hope College (27)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Hope College (3.83)
- Hope College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Taylor University vs. Hope College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University or Hope College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Hope College and Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Hope College (80% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Hope College earn on average $6,200 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hope College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Hope College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Hope College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Taylor University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/